Noob Snow Tire question

harlequin314 · 09-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Hello,
I live in los angeles but want to get a set of snow wheels and tires for going snowboarding this coming season. The question is because i have a bit of a drive to the mountains, it is okay on the wear of the winter tires to put them on when I leave from Los angeles? Basically, is it okay wear to drive them for a good 200 miles on regular streets before getting to where i'd need them.

Thanks

remmib · 09-03-2008, 03:21 PM

Snow tires doesn't perform well in warm weather, but it's not like they are undrivable. I guess changing wheels along the way is not very practical.

I just wonder what tires other people from your area use when they drive up to the snow.

RobE · 09-03-2008, 03:25 PM

it would probably be cheaper just to rent a SUV.

nicknaz · 09-03-2008, 06:07 PM

Yes you can do it.

Personally, I just rent a car when I go boarding. The cost of car rental over 3yr (typical life of lightly used winter tires) is much less than dedicated snow wheels/tires

DenverJayhawk · 09-04-2008, 01:26 PM

get winter performance tires in place of snow tires and you'll be just fine in the mountains.

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RobE New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wrwk, RI iTrader: (0)	it would probably be cheaper just to rent a SUV.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Yes you can do it. Personally, I just rent a car when I go boarding. The cost of car rental over 3yr (typical life of lightly used winter tires) is much less than dedicated snow wheels/tires
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	get winter performance tires in place of snow tires and you'll be just fine in the mountains.
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